In this week's bonus episode, Dean Ruhl sits down with Muskogee quarterback Jamarian Ficklin, who, while only a sophomore, has emerged this season as one of the area's top QBs. Ficklin shares where his love of football came from, explains his nickname "Byrd," the Roughers' impressive turnaround, his relationship with head coach Travis Hill and more.

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Week 13 high school kickoff: Chandler’s Casmen Hill looks to continue climbing the all-time rushing list

Class 6AII semifinals preview: Muskogee vs. Choctaw, Deer Creek vs. Stillwater

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In this week's bonus episode, Dean Ruhl sits down with Muskogee quarterback Jamarian Ficklin, who, while only a sophomore, has emerged this season as one of the area's top QBs. Ficklin shares where his love of football came from, explains his nickname "Byrd," the Roughers' impressive turnaround, his relationship with head coach Travis Hill and more.
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<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/scores-schedules/">This week's schedule</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/scores-schedules/">Individual area state leaders</a>
<a href="https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/football/week-13-high-school-kickoff-chandler-s-casmen-hill-looks-to-continue-climbing-the-all/article_ebffd734-6ad1-11ed-b203-176793dabf70.html">Week 13 high school kickoff: Chandler’s Casmen Hill looks to continue climbing the all-time rushing list</a>
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Tulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

Tulsa World High School Sports Editor <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLewisTW">Barry Lewis</a> offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

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